Three Nocturnes, B. 56

Ernest Bloch · 1880–1959 · Swiss-American

For violin, cello, piano

Also known as 3 Nocturnes

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Piano trio
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 9 min
Composed: 1924
Era: 20th century

Notes

Three short pieces for piano trio: Andante, Andante quieto, Tempestoso

About this work

Composed: 1924
Dedicated to: To the New York Trio

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